Bahasa Melayu

sesungut

Bahasa Melayu

English

feelers, antennae

A pair of small sensing organs on an insect or similar creature.

سسوڠاوت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Belalang itu menggerakkan sesungutnya dengan cepat.

    The grasshopper moved its feelers quickly.

  2. Sesungut pada serangga membantu ia mengesan bau.

    The antennae on an insect help it detect smells.

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sesungut

Use sesungut for the sensing organs of an insect or similar creature.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.